The First Division is divided into the Northern Stream (NSFD) and the Southern Stream (SSFD), each consisting of 13 teams from their respective regions. For some seasons the Northern Stream has been divided into separate North East and North West streams. The Northern Stream includes clubs from the
Zambezi,
Kavango East,
Kavango West,
Oshana,
Omusati,
Kunene,
Otjozondjupa,
Ohangwena, and
Oshikoto regions. The Southern Stream includes clubs located in
Khomas,
Omaheke,
Erongo,
Hardap, and
Karas regions. == Promotion and relegation ==